Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Tucson, AZ
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$1,960/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel OR RN opportunity in Tucson, Arizona: Join a high-performing perioperative team and provide expert circulating nurse support in a busy operating room setting while enjoying the Southwest lifestyle in northwest Tucson.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Tucson, AZ. This opportunity is ideal for an OR RN who is confident in the circulating role and ready to contribute to a fast-paced surgical services environment with a wide variety of cases. If you are looking for Arizona nursing jobs, perioperative nursing jobs, or travel RN jobs in Tucson, this role is a great fit.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Tucson, AZ 85741
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour evenings
- Schedule: Evenings, 5x8s (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Operating Room / OR nursing experience required
- Circulating experience required
- Experience with robotics, general surgery, GYN, and urology preferred
- BLS certification required
- Ability to work evening shifts and contribute to call coverage as needed
- Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a surgical setting
- Experience in perioperative nursing, surgical nursing, or clinical support roles is highly valued
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality patient care in the operating room
- Circulate for surgical procedures and support the OR team throughout each case
- Assist with a variety of surgical services, including robotics, general surgery, GYN, and urology
- Maintain patient safety, sterile technique, and efficient workflow in the surgical suite
- Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team members
- Participate in call coverage as assigned and respond promptly when needed
- Document care accurately using the facility EMR
Why Consider This Travel RN Job?
- Gain experience in a dynamic surgical services environment
- Enjoy a rewarding travel nurse assignment in Tucson, Arizona
- Work alongside a collaborative perioperative healthcare team
- Opportunity to build OR nursing experience across multiple specialties
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a respected surgical team in Tucson, AZ.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Tucson, AZ
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:- Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
- Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
- Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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